When it’s 30 degrees on Christmas Eve and the kids are driving you up the walls with stories of Saint Nick, you’ll want the ingredients to make mulled wine on hand. What else will warm up your fingers enough to properly put together the intricate Barbie Cruise Ship toy your loved one asked Santa for? The hour you planned to put that baby together soon turns into 2 when your fingers are too cold to move.
This simple mulled wine recipe has been one of the best additions to our holiday feast. It’s everything winter all rolled into one sip; warm, fruity, comforting and relaxing. Let the kids have the hot chocolate. Reach for the ladle and top off your favorite holiday mug with everything spice and nice.
Mulled Wine can be made with a variety of spices and fruits. It’s like the “winter version” of sangria. Who doesn’t like sangria?
Our favorite mix or spices and fruits is listed below, but don’t be afraid to add cranberry, apple, cardamom and other flavors associated with winter. Just start with a gentle hand with the spices and add as you go.
If you’re looking for holiday drink recipes, don’t miss our Pomegranate Champagne Punch or Fruit Punch Martini. Both are festive in flavor and color.
Let the season roll off your tongue this holiday.
As for the Barbie Cruise Ship….don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Skol!
- 1 Bottle of Dry Red Wine (750-ml)
- ⅓ Cup Brandy
- ¼ Cup Honey
- 1 Orange Juiced and Sliced
- 8 Cloves
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Star Anise
- Combine the wine, brandy, honey, orange juice, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- Strain into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks, orange peels or the like!
COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGG NOG)
CHRISTMAS SIMMER POT
PRIME RIB
I’ve never made wine before, but this sounds like a yummy recipe! I would love to try making Mulled Wine someday! Thanks for sharing.
I believe this was the recipe for the mulled wine I had last week at a holiday party and it was so yummy! I love how it is soothing and tasty and festive
sounds wonderful love to get together recall old Christmas memories and have a drink like this
Yum! This looks like a perfect way to finish off Christmas day!
I love mulled wine! I usually buy a non-alcohol one from Ikea, but maybe this year I’ll try to make it myself.
Not much of a drinker me but this seems very interesting. 🙂
yummy! This looks perfect for Christmas eve! I’m sure my friends would love it.
yummy! This looks perfect for Christmas eve! I’m sure my friends would love it.
This looks amazing! I might need to try it for New Years Eve 🙂
i don’t drink wine but i would like to make this for company
It looks particularly festive with the star anise in it. What a delicious and wonderful holiday drink.
It fits in with your blog name haha. I love your recipe although I would make mine without alcohol as I can’t drink.
My hubby would surely love this wine so much. I would love to try this on Christmas eve.
Looks delicious! So perfect for the holidays!
Those are definitely easy. I haven’t had a mulled wine before! I would sure love to try some. And good news is that it’s something I can make without blowing up the kitchen! LOL.
YUMMY – This looks delicious and perfect for a holiday party!
mulled wine! It was the highlight of our trip to the German Christmas markets last year.
I just read an article this morning on the German Christmas markets. Now I’m dying to go!
Oooooooooooh this looks good!
I dont drink wine but the coconut eggnog looks yummy. I need to make some for hubby.
That would be perfect to serve on Christmas. I need to give this a try!